Trump Eyes GOP Gains Through Texas Redistricting
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Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, told Texas Democrats on a call on Tuesday that the moment required everyone to take extraordinary actions.
Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.
In an effort to protect Republicans’ House seats in the 2026 midterms, Donald Trump’s White House is aggressively pushing for redistricting in Texas that would allow the GOP to pick up five additional seats in the state.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) voices concern over the redistricting in Texas. "I need people of color to understand that the scheme of the Republicans has consistently been to make sure that they mute our voices,
Crockett said Republicans, backed by Trump, are "blatantly" trying to "dilute minority voices" with the redrawing of its congressional map.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNAs Texas Republicans prepare for mid-decade redistricting, cautionary tales loom from the pastSpurred by President Donald Trump’s political team, Texas lawmakers will try to redraw the state’s congressional map to boost Republicans — but some GOP incumbents are uneasy.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is pushing Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional maps to create more House seats favorable to his party, part of a broader effort to help the GOP retain control of the chamber in next year’s midterm elections.